# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 47.46: When this Section applies

Extent: E+W

This Section applies where—
(a) a justice of the peace can make or discharge an investigation anonymity order, under sections 76 and 80(1) of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009; and
(b) a Crown Court judge can determine an appeal against—
(i) a refusal of such an order, under section 79 of the 2009 Act, or
(ii) a decision on an application to discharge such an order, under section 80(6) of the 2009 Act.
[Note. Under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, an investigation anonymity order may be made prohibiting the disclosure of information that identifies, or might identify, a specified person as someone who is, or was, willing to assist the investigation of an offence of murder or manslaughter caused by a gun or knife.]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/47.46 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-47.46
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